Toll: meaning, definitions and examples

This word applies primarily to charges for using specific roads or bridges.

• The toll for crossing the bridge is $5
• Traffic increased after the toll was removed

Use 'fee' when referring to payments for professional services or memberships.

• There is a $50 fee for consulting with the lawyer
• The membership fee is due at the end of the month

Use this term for general costs or prices, especially for services or additional items.

• There is an extra charge for checked baggage on the flight
• They charge $20 for delivery

This term is appropriate when discussing taxes or duties on imported or exported goods.

• The new tariff on steel imports is 10%
• The tariff increase will affect the cost of importing electronics

Used mainly for payments required for using a road, bridge, or similar infrastructure. It can also refer to the broader impact or consequence of something.

• The highway toll is $5.
• The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on mental health.

Refers to a financial cost required for a service or product. It is general and can be used in many different contexts.

• There is a $10 charge for delivery.
• They charge a fee for parking.

Specifically applicable to payments for professional services, memberships, or formal actions.

• The lawyer's fee was quite high.
• There is an admission fee to enter the museum.

Used for expressing a fixed price in relation to a specific unit, quantity, or time period. Often used in contexts like hotel room prices, interest rates, and hourly wages.

• The hotel room rate is $150 per night.
• The interest rate for this loan is 5%.

Use this word when referring to a charge or fee for a service like using a road, bridge, or making a long-distance call. It can also mean the act of ringing a bell, usually in a ceremonial or solemn context.

• The toll for the bridge is $5
• The church bell tolled at midnight

Use this word when you want to talk to someone by phone or when referring to the act of making a telephone connection.

• Can you call me later? I will call the restaurant to make a reservation

Use this word when you want to refer to the device itself or the action of using the device to make a call.

• I'll phone you when I get home
• My phone is out of battery

Use this word when referring to the sound a phone makes or to the action of calling someone, often in British English.

• Did you hear the phone ring? I'll give you a ring tomorrow